Upcoming Webinar: Leveraging Crash Data to Improve Road Safety in African Cities

Rapidly growing African cities are adopting digital tools to proactively address road safety challenges. With the rise in pedestrian crashes and traffic-related injuries, data-driven systems offer a powerful way to identify risks, prioritize interventions, and save lives. This webinar highlights how cities like Lusaka, Kumasi, Kigali, and Cape Town are leveraging crash data and smart technologies, from geo-integrated pedestrian zones to dynamic crash mapping, to build safer, more responsive urban transport networks.

Event Details

Date: 30 July 2024

Time: 14:00–15:30 [CET] / 15:00–16:30 [EAT]

Register here: https://shorturl.at/oXEzG

What to Expect

• Explore Innovations: Learn how African cities are using crash data and digital systems to shape safer streets.

• Real-World Examples: See how technology is helping prioritize pedestrian safety through smart traffic control and mapping.

• Regional Insights: Discover practical, scalable strategies from four diverse urban contexts.

• Engage in Dialogue: Participate in a dynamic Q&A and connect with regional experts.

Featured Presentations and Case Studies

• Lusaka, Zambia – Geo-integration of 10 High-Risk Pedestrian Intersections

  Presenters: Daniel Mwamba, Chilekwa O’Brien, Thomas M.

• Kumasi, Ghana – Smart Traffic Control Systems; Crash Data/ Digital Systems

  Presenter: Dr. Albert Awopone

• Kigali, Rwanda – Road Safety Dashboard/hotspot Dynamic Crash Map

  Presenters: Alphonse Nkurunziza, Moise Bitangaza

• Cape Town, South Africa – Pedestrian Highway Crossing Behaviour

  Presenter: Prof. Mark Zuidgeest, University of Cape Town

Agenda

Time (CET)	Description
14:00 – 14:05	Welcome and Introduction
14:05 – 14:15	Setting the Scene: Crash Data Across Africa
14:15 – 14:25	Lusaka Case Study
14:25 – 14:35	Kumasi Case Study
14:35 – 14:45	Kigali Case Study
14:45 – 14:55	Cape Town Case Study
14:55 – 15:25	Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A
15:25 – 15:30	Closing Reflections

Your participation is essential to advancing safer mobility systems in African cities. Join us to learn, exchange ideas, and co-create better pathways to urban safety and resilience.

👉 Register now to be part of the webinar: https://shorturl.at/oXEzG